Rio Real Golf & Hotel - Marbella

Boutique golf hotel 5 km from Marbella with 18-hole Javier Arana course

Golf & Leisure

Rio Real Golf & Hotel Marbella centers around an 18-hole golf course designed by Javier Arana, a course ranked among the best in Spain by the Royal Spanish Golf Federation. The property also has a dedicated golf academy with coach Frank, providing personalized training sessions across four days. A clubhouse sits on the course with a bar and views of the fairways.

Accommodations

Rooms at Hotel Rio Real Golf Marbella, such as the Birdie Suite or Standard Suite, offer free WiFi, satellite TV, and minibars. Each air-conditioned suite includes a private balcony directly facing the golf course. The spacious suites are noted for their quiet environment and comfortable bedding.

Dining

The on-site Río Real Restaurant serves Mediterranean cuisine with a focus on dishes like steak and pastry chef Antonio's desserts. A snack bar operates near the pool for lunch orders, and a coffee house on site provides self-service options. The clubhouse offers a tapas bar, though early tee times may find it closed before 10 am.

Wellness & Recreation

The wellness center at Rio Real Golf Hotel provides a range of treatments, including massages, facials, and wraps for skin vitality. Guests have access to an outdoor swimming pool on a rooftop terrace with sun loungers and pool towels. A fitness center, solarium, and tennis courts are also available on the property.

Location & Services

Set 5 km from Marbella center, Golf Rio Real Marbella Spain offers free on-site underground and open-air parking for guests. During July and August, a free shuttle service takes guests to the beaches of Costa del Sol. The hotel provides airport transfers from Málaga Airport (40-minute drive) and car hire, with Puerto Banús reachable in 30 minutes by car.

• Golf: 18-hole Javier Arana course, ranked among Spain's best by RFEG
• Rooms: All suites with balconies overlooking the Rio Real golf course
• Dining: Mediterranean restaurant with chef Antonio's desserts & clubhouse tapas
• Wellness: On-site center with massages, facials, wraps & skin vitality treatments
• Location: 5 km outside Marbella, 30 min from Puerto Banús & Sierra Blanca
• Services: Free shuttle to beaches in July & August, airport drop-off/pick-up

Licence number: VFT/MA/59178